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As a parent, your child's journey of self-discovery and identity is one of the most pivotal and delicate moments in their life. For parents of LGBTQ+ youth, this journey can come with unique challenges and questions. How can you best support your child during this time? How can you ensure they feel loved, accepted, and understood?

The foundation of adolescent development is social connectedness. It is crucial for teens to have social support both at home and in the community. Research shows that close, intimate conversations with friends are particularly important for girls, helping them explore identities, define their sense of self, and cope with mental health struggles.

Psychological testing and assessment can play a pivotal role in understanding a child’s cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning. Testing can explore issues related to intelligence, learning and memory, language usage, academic achievement, problem solving, processing speed, reasoning, attention, mood, and personality.

Getting children to agree to therapy can be challenging. They may not see the benefits, feel it won’t work, be embarrassed, have had a bad experience before, think they don’t need help, or feel forced. To help, try to explain CBT in a relatable way.

Capital Institute for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offers comprehensive testing and assessment services for children, adolescents, and adults in our Bethesda, MD office.  

In this blog post, we'll delve into the intricacies of OCD and describe how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can be a beacon of hope for those seeking to break free from the chains of obsessive thoughts and compulsive rituals. 

Teenagers often experience moments of sadness or moodiness. However, persistent sadness or a significant change in behavior over an extended period may indicate depression.

One of the biggest mistakes people can make is quitting too early.

Capital Institute's Regulating Emotions, Distress and Interpersonal Relationship (REDI) Group is currently forming!